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BSK 957

1996 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

71,133 mi
Last recorded71,133 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSK 957
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 71,133 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 71,084 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 70,974 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 70,904 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 70,860 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 70,626 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 70,583 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 70,538 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 70,271 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 70,187 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,940 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 69,414 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 68,648 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 67,337 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 66,162 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 64,861 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 64,861 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 63,675 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 62,506 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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BSK 957 is a 1996 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1996 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,176 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BSK 957, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BSK 957 registered?

BSK 957 is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 10 July 1996.

Is BSK 957 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSK 957 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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